Cost of living in Cuba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 779% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuba is 779% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 CUC (₨18,228) | ₨851 | + 2042% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 CUC (₨12,216) | ₨952 | + 1183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 CUC (₨3,690) | ₨348 | + 959% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.03 CUC (₨855) | ₨169 | + 405% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 CUC (₨4,479) | ₨282 | + 1488% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.70 CUC (₨1,324) | ₨252 | + 425% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 CUC (₨4,916) | ₨1,139 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 CUC (₨2,046) | ₨290 | + 605% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 CUC (₨1,955) | ₨122 | + 1496% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.28 CUC (₨1,488) | ₨549 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 CUC (₨5,348) | ₨2,949 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 CUC (₨1,720) | ₨289 | + 496% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.45 CUC (₨973) | ₨191 | + 409% | |
| Housing | + 608% | |||
| Housing in Cuba is 608% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,730 CUC (₨487,642) | ₨118,562 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,032 CUC (₨854,524) | ₨73,692 | + 1060% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 279 CUC (₨78,606) | ₨23,696 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,487 CUC (₨700,986) | ₨59,994 | + 1068% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,980 CUC (₨558,049) | ₨50,948 | + 995% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240 CUC (₨67,630) | ₨20,196 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90 CUC (₨25,425) | ₨2,076 | + 1125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 643 CUC (₨181,099) | ₨71,670 | + 153% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 235 CUC (₨66,265) | ₨22,629 | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 CUC (₨5,279) | ₨1,673 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 CUC (₨9,269) | ₨1,564 | + 493% | |
| Clothes | + 538% | |||
| Clothes in Cuba is 538% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 192 CUC (₨54,154) | ₨3,426 | + 1481% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 109 CUC (₨30,640) | ₨6,254 | + 390% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 244 CUC (₨68,691) | ₨13,199 | + 420% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297 CUC (₨83,734) | ₨8,569 | + 877% | |
| Transportation | + 508% | |||
| Transportation in Cuba is 508% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,347 CUC (₨24,051,412) | ₨4,456,060 | + 440% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.75 CUC (₨494) | ₨270 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 CUC (₨50,024) | ₨4,626 | + 981% | |
| Personal Care | + 364% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuba is 364% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 CUC (₨7,583) | ₨1,015 | + 647% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 CUC (₨7,938) | ₨1,391 | + 471% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 CUC (₨17,542) | ₨3,667 | + 378% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 CUC (₨4,659) | ₨521 | + 794% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.54 CUC (₨1,562) | ₨922 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 CUC (₨4,365) | ₨736 | + 493% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47 CUC (₨1,541) | ₨249 | + 518% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.21 CUC (₨1,186) | ₨242 | + 390% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38 CUC (₨10,738) | ₨860 | + 1149% | |
| Entertainment | + 320% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuba is 320% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cuba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 CUC (₨13,454) | ₨3,545 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 CUC (₨14,645) | ₨2,089 | + 601% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46 CUC (₨13,070) | ₨2,959 | + 342% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78 CUC (₨21,986) | ₨7,109 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 CUC (₨3,087) | ₨880 | + 251% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.70 CUC (₨1,607) | ₨669 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.35 CUC (₨944) | ₨1,106 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,270 CUC (₨358,005) | ₨119,622 | + 199% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.56 CUC (₨158) | ₨3.79 | + 4056% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32 CUC (₨9,055) | ₨3,764 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 CUC (₨2,238) | ₨480 | + 366% | |
| TOTAL | + 549% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,116 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuba is 549% more expensive than in Pakistan
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